5 stars for the fun.
I don't yet see the cuts, so I am 98 off. Will keep searching!
Great idea and picture and a very good level, IMO.
EDIT1: After 1 hour I'm still 64 off and can't see faster. :O
Great puzzle!
EDIT 2: After RMKelly set their 457, I finally saw a shorter path. I think the level is broken, but it is still a very good level, to me (inspite of my first path being more interesting, though much longer :) . No clue, why I couldn't see the simple path faster, lol.)